In a concerning incident that has shaken the local community, a man was shot in the leg during a targeted attack in Manchester’s city centre. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on Richmond Street, with police and forensic teams quickly arriving at the scene.
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), the victim, whose injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, was shot around 5:00 am GMT. Six men, aged between 23 and 26, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and firearms offences and are currently in police custody for questioning.
Superintendent Stephen Wiggins of GMP stated that the authorities believe this was a targeted attack and that there is no wider threat to the general public. He appealed to anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and contact the police.
The incident has undoubtedly left the local community, particularly those who live and work in the city centre, feeling unsettled. Wiggins acknowledged the concern this will cause, saying, “This will undoubtedly be a concerning incident to be waking up to, not just for those who live and work in the city centre, but for the whole of Greater Manchester.”
Residents and visitors are advised to remain vigilant, and the police have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist with the investigation. The BBC has reported that the best of BBC Radio Manchester can be listened to on BBC Sounds, and that updates on the situation can be found on the BBC Manchester Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, as well as on BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
